Size of Farm a Success Factor in Ozark Dairy Profits
A Missouri survey shows valley farms outperform rolling and hilly ones. In 1917 valley operators averaged 646 dollars labor income, while rough-land farms averaged 300 dollars. The report urges larger herd capacity and better feeding to boost dairy output in the Ozark region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Socces OF Agriculture
Quark
Missouri
Ouarks
Department
Hue Tetin
Fae
Ozark
Tend
Furme
Allowin
Farming in the region stresses pasturage and soil humus
The article discusses pasturage as the backbone of livestock industry and suggests thinning woodlands, managing pastures, and sowing sorghum and kafir corn as summer hay crops. It notes alfalfa clover and cowpeas as possible for hay and grazing, and warns that soil humus loss lowers water and air movement, reducing yields in drought without proper replenishment.
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Hable
Mms
Sane and economical feed for cows outlined in guide
A compact guide explains feeding cows by measuring milk output and butterfat content to determine economical feed amounts. It emphasizes data driven feeding to optimize dairy production and reduce waste.
Dehorning Steers For Safety In Shipping And Rearing
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines dehorning calves to prevent injuries in handling and shipping. Calves may be dehorned within days of birth using caustic agents, or horns cut as animals grow older with least harm when done in cool weather and with protective measures to deter pests. Using repellents and careful technique reduces bleeding and infection risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Rintoe Department of Agriculture
Pork Day in Kings County California Event Highlights
Pork Day is a major Kings County event typically held in October. The Farm Bureau centers coordinate with at least six consignors per center to enter carloads of hogs judged by an expert. Last fall, ten carloads were auctioned in addition to seven in the contest tent, with farm bureau and 4-H clubs participating. County agent reports show farm sales of this type began in 1916 in Kern County and have grown statewide, totaling 17 percent of sales by 1920 and aggregating about 1.4 million dollars.
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Kings County
California
Farm Bureau Center
Avery Farm Bureau
Sty Farm Bureau
United States
Young Chickens Need Best Feed For Growth
United States Department of Agriculture findings show chicks fed a balanced ration reach higher seven week weights than those on ordinary feed. Vineland station weights average 16.8 ounces at seven weeks, while dry mash and thorough handling yield about 17.6 ounces. Various breeds included Plymouth Rock, Orpington, Wyandotte, and Rhode Island Red with weight variations noted.
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United States
Hwaddy
Aumber
Fineland
Vineland Station
Vineland
Polieyman
Plymouth
Loss of Virgin Fertility in Cropping Systems
Agricultural note explains that soil must hold adequate plant nutrients to prevent yield decline after cropping. It cites many experiments showing virgin fertility drops when crop rotation and soil nourishment are neglected, stressing careful cropping and return of plant foods.
Poultry Manure Richer Source of Nitrogen and Phosphoric Acid
Poultry manure is described as richer and purer than ordinary farm manure. It contains about three thousand times more nitrogen and more phosphoric acid, making it highly valuable for its large nitrogen and phosphorus content.
Feeding chicks after hatching in early life
A fragmented note advises that newly hatched chicks do not need food for the first 48 to 60 hours. Once they begin eating, it recommends offering sour mill or buttersitt lasting water to aid initial feeding.
Bermuda Onion Grading Adopted for Coachella Valley Market
Coachella Valley begins marketing the 1921 Bermuda onion crop under United States Bermuda onion grades. California inspectors require agreed grades for inspection, following Texas adoption and a drop in rejected Texas shipments since the department's grading was first issued in 1918.
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United States
Bermuda
Hinis
Coachella Valley
Oat
United States Department of Agriculture
Department of Agriculture
State of Texas
Texas
Better Quality of Poultry in Platte County Campaign
A Platte county Nebraska report praises the Better Sires Better Stock campaign, noting excellent poultry quality on a farm with Short horn cattle and Poland China swine. Poultry listed includes 75 Barred Rocks, 7 Black Langshans, 100 Brown Leghorns, 100 Rhode Island Reds, three White Cochins, and three Pekin ducks, all purebred for enrollment requirements.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Platte County
Nebraska
Rhode Island
New Device Cleans Grains from Wheat Dockage
A device named an axpirator, developed by the bureau of markets of the U S Department of Agriculture, attaches to the grain delivery spout to remove one third of dockage during threshing. It removes mat dust and foreign material, helping farmers keep seed for food and improve grain quality by reducing wet dust and objectionable matter. A recleaver for drafting machines also shows promise.
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Specialiata
Bureau of Markets
United States Department of Agriculture
Ideal Garden Site with Fertile Soil and Easy Access
The text describes a garden location with fertile soil and favorable wind protection from the north. It notes proximity to the house for convenience in tending crops and harvesting.
Kitty's Laundry List Meets Will Farmeworth on a Train
On a crowded rail car, Kitty obsesses over a romance while clinging to a novel. A chance encounter with Will Farmeworth, a General Passenger Agent, leads to awkward mistaken tickets and a budding, cautious connection.
Everyday Life in Korea Gleans Through Laundry and Dress
An Asia Magazine passage describes daily life in Korea with attention to washing, ironing, and clothing. It contrasts white garments signaling purity for the man and wife with bright feast colors kept by poorer households for special occasions.
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Korea
Kore
Poris
Athcks, Asia Magazine
Early History of the Hat Craft and Trade
The article traces hat making from 1200 with Chaucer references to Flemish influence, English guilds forming, and apprentices taught felting and decorating. Hatter wages were nine cents a day, with sixteenth century guilds standardizing trade and styles evolving through Shakespearean era.
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Teaver
Chaucer
Flanders
England
Avena
Irony of Fate in Shelley Manuscript Sale Lesson
A Philadelphia consignor returned from England with a manuscript of Shelley and details of a sale for 6.10 pounds. The Jowers claim the item drew £250, and they assert the tale connects to a historical information heritage.
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Ile Connelaseur
Enoglan
Shelley
Ile
Life am I See It. AL 40 It is undows for me to expect itirla
The fragment hints at a personal reflection from a young speaker in Louisville. It mentions youthful feeling and a perceived lack of interest from a girl, but the garbled text limits identifying names, dates, or events.
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Kitty
Abe
Witty
Kitty Tevant
Pian
Ming
Kor
Wil Parnasworth
Hugh
Tee
Nandry
Itirla
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Wil Farmeworth
Curtis
Helen
Sauniers
Pia
Tovele
Blin
Tle
Willan J. Farneworth
Bitty
Emaowintel
Sonn
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